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About Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Star-of-Bethlehem

Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Star-of-Bethlehem
About Star-of-Bethlehem and Alphonse Karr Bamboo


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Grass   
Bulb or Corm or Tuber   
Origin
China   
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey   
Types
Not Available   
Not Available   
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions   
Cultivated Beds, meadows   
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15   
5-8   
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1   
8-1   
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
21,22   
Habit
Clump-Forming   
Clump-Forming   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
460.00 cm   
99+
10.20 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
Not Available   
12.70 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available   
White, Light Green, Silver   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   
Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green   
Green   
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Light Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green   
Several shades of Green   
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green   
Light Green   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like   
Oblong-lanceolate   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   
Bloom Time
Not Available   
Early Spring, Spring   
Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   
Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground, Pot   
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting   
Seedlings   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period   
Average Water Needs   
In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   
In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   
In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
No pruning needed   
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Water soluble fertilizers   
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
No serious insect or disease problems   
Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   
Facts
Flowers
None   
Showy   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No   
No   
Edible Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
No   
No   
Showy Bark
Yes   
No   
Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   
Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   
Attracts
Birds   
Insects   
Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   
Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy   
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Root   
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry   
Used As Food   
Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical   
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'   
ORNITHOGALUM balansae   
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo   
Star-of-Bethlehem   
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस   
Star-of-Bethlehem   
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
Stern -of- Bethlehem   
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
Star- de - Bethléem   
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú   
Estrella de Belen   
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού   
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ   
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
Star of -Bethlehem   
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
Star- of- Betlejem   
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
Star of Bethlehem ,   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Not Available   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Not Available   
Lilopsida   
Order
Poales   
Liliales   
Family
Poaceae   
Asparagaceae   
Genus
Bambusa   
Ornithogalum   
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Tribe
Bambuseae   
Ornithogaleae   
Subfamily
Bambusoideae   
Ornithogaloideae   
Number of Species
Not Available   
180   
99+
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Properties of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Star-of-Bethlehem

Wondering what are the properties of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Star-of-Bethlehem? We provide you with everything About Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Star-of-Bethlehem. Alphonse Karr Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Star-of-Bethlehem doesn't have thorns. Also Alphonse Karr Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Alphonse Karr Bamboo has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Star-of-Bethlehem has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Star-of-Bethlehem and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Star-of-Bethlehem

Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Star-of-Bethlehem is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Star-of-Bethlehem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Star-of-Bethlehem Physical Information

Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Star-of-Bethlehem physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Star-of-Bethlehem are as follows:

Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Star-of-Bethlehem

Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Star-of-Bethlehem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Star-of-Bethlehem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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